Investigators told WBTV that a 79-year-old man was flying the Cessna 140, and was attempting to land at Unity Air Strip when he aborted the landing due to wind. When he lined up for a re-approach, the wind again pushed his plane and he purposely landed in the trees.

From WBTV's Sky 3 a small aircraft could be seen in the treetops in a small portion of woods, with what appeared to be a grass runway nearby.

Emergency officials could also be seen around the area.

At 5 p.m., the Lancaster County Sheriff confirmed to WBTV that the pilot had been freed from the plane. He was not injured, and was alert and talking to emergency officials.